Suspect Wanted for Breaking Window, Robbing Vehicle in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department is seeking the public’s help with identifying a suspect in connection with a theft from an automobile on Sunday. “Police responded to the incident, which…

Manvel man sent to prison for draining co-workers in investment scheme

HOUSTON – A 42-year-old Manvel resident has been ordered to prison following his conviction of wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Toan Tran pleaded guilty Jan. 4, 2021. Today, U.S.…

Hampton, Iowa Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Related Unemployment Fraud

A Hampton, Iowa woman who received unemployment benefits in other people’s names pled guilty on March 24, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Stephanie Mendenhall, age 53, from Hampton, Iowa was…

Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared during the week of March 28 through April 1 before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the…

Anchorage Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

ANCHORAGE – An Anchorage man was charged by information today and immediately pleaded guilty to passport fraud, health care benefits fraud, false statements relating to health care benefits, Social Security benefits fraud…

As Crime Rises in NYC, Eric Adams Struggles To Defend His Agenda

As Crime Rises in NYC, Eric Adams Struggles To Defend His Agenda Sebastian Hughes on April 4, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams attempted to defend his handling of rising crime…

Police Beat: Here’s What’s Happening in Lakehurst

LAKEHURST, NJ – The Lakehurst Police Department his issued a list of crimes committed in the borough between March 1-31. The incidents do not represent all calls by the agency, but a…

Credit Card Thieves Had High-Tech Smuggling Compartment in Dashboard

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – A high-tech cocaine dealer and credit card thief had a hidden compartment in his dashboard that opened electronically to hide his drugs and credit cards. Police arrested Robert…

Wilmington Man Caught on Roof Stealing Copper from Family Dollar Store

WILMINGTON, DE – Police caught a Wilmington man on the roof of a Family Dollar store as he was trying to cut and steal copper pipe from the store’s HVAC system. Thieves…

Asbury Park Smash and Grab Burglar Arrested

ASBURY PARK, NJ – A man who has been terrorizing local businesses with smash and grab style robberies, stealing as much as $1,000 in cash from some of the businesses, has been…

‘Fugitive of the Week’ Arrested by U.S. Marshal’s Task Force in Loudon

Concord, NH – No April Fool’s joke today, the United States Marshals Service is pleased to announce that this week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Joel Francis Barlow, Jr., is back behind bars.This…

Former Operations Manager of Local Technology Support Firm Sentenced to 24 Months in Custody in Seven-Year Fraud Scheme

SAN DIEGO – Matthew P. Hernandez, former manager of a small, San Diego-based technology support firm, was sentenced in federal court today to 24 months in custody for embezzling more than $350,000.…

Yesterday, a federal jury convicted a New York man of conspiracy to commit economic espionage following a four-week jury trial. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Xiaoqing Zheng, 59,…

Former GE Power Engineer Convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Economic Espionage Following Four-Week Trial

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Xiaoqing Zheng, age 59, of Niskayuna, New York, was convicted yesterday of conspiracy to commit economic espionage following a four-week jury trial. The announcement was made by Assistant…

Suspect Who Killed Queens Woman After Date Arrested in Los Angeles

NEW YORK, NY – A 31-year-old man wanted for the strangulation death of a woman he had just taken out on a date in 2018 has been arrested in Los Angeles. According…

Former Cressona Borough Treasurer Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Tax Evasion

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Erin Hossler, age 52, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 24, 2022, to 15 months’ imprisonment…

Newark Housing Authority Director of Technology Embezzled $594,000

NEWARK, NJ – The former Information Technology Director at the Newark Housing Authority has admitted to embezzling $594,425 from the agency by selling the authority’s electronic assets online and keeping the money.…

Woman Ordered to Pay More Than $4.65 Million for Stealing from Huntington Children’s Charity

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Chesapeake, Ohio, woman was ordered to pay more than $4.65 million today for stealing federal funds from River Valley Child Development Services (“RVCDS”), a non-profit organization located in…

Racine Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Illegal Gun Possession

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Montanez Miller, 25, Racine, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley…

Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer

BAY CITY – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government funds and identity theft, stemming from his…

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